Hull City's 3-1 win at Stoke City ended their long wait for a victory under Tim Walter, a result that sees them ease away from the bottom of the early season table.

Tim Walter says he is proud of his "courageous" Hull City side after earning his first win in charge, beating Stoke City 3-1.

Everyone associated with Hull City felt a huge sense of relief on Friday night, as a first victory of the 2024/25 campaign was recorded at the sixth time of asking, defeating Stoke City 3-1 at the bet365 Stadium.

Palmer spoke before the game about the chorus of boos which greeted last week's 2-0 home loss to Sheffield United. But City recovered well in the Potteries, coming from behind to score three goals in 16 second half minutes to record a first victory under Tim Walter and ease the pressure that had been growing after a winless start.

Follow live coverage as Stoke City face Hull City in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Hull City fought back in the second half to defeat Stoke City on the road after Ben Wilmot had given the home side the lead.